HSBH1005 - Unit of Study PDF

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Faculty of Health Sciences Bachelor of Health Sciences HSBH 1005 Human Development Semester 2 2012 Unit of Study Outline 1.

6 credit points

Faculty Handbook Description

This unit of study considers the important psychosocial and functional changes that occur across the lifespan from gestation to old age. Understanding psychosocial factors of healthy human development is important for addressing our major national health priority areas. Such areas discussed are adolescent risk taking behaviour, mental health, cardiovascular disease, indigenous health, musculoskeletal disease, workplace injury, cancer, and other chronic diseases across the lifespan.

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Contact Details

2.1 Unit of Study Coordinator Details of the coordinator and contact information will be listed on the eLearning site for this unit of study. The best way to contact the coordinator is by email. Please send any questions you may have regarding this subject or all appointment requests via email first. Consultations will be conducted by appointment at the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) Camperdown Campus office in the Woolley Building. 2.2 Lecturing Staff This unit is designed to be foundational and introduces topics that you will study in more detail later in your degree. For this reason, you may receive lectures from several guest lecturers during the semester. These lecturers are not primarily located at the Camperdown campus and are best contacted immediately after the lecture or by e-mail. 2.3 Program Administrator Trisha Corbett Phone: +61 2 9351 7089 Email: [email protected] 2.4 Technical Assistance Website: http://sydney.edu.au/itassist/ Phone: +61 2 9351 6000 Email: [email protected] 2.5 Prerequisites There are no prerequisites required for this unit of study.

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Course Delivery

3.1 Lectures Students are expected to attend two hours of lectures weekly. Readings to support the lecture topics are listed in the schedule. Lectures set the scene and show how each topic fits into the overall unit of study. Administrative announcements are made at the beginning of lectures and are also accessible through the eLearning site. You are strongly advised to actively participate in lectures, and to complete the activities provided to increase or test your understanding of concepts. Overheads or power point slides used in the lectures will be available on the eLearning site the day of the lecture where possible.

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Lectures are held weekly at two times: Monday Monday

13:00 to 15:00 16:00 to 18:00

Bosch Lecture Theatre 2 Bosch Lecture Theatre 2

The lecture schedule is as follows: Weeks 2 & 8:

Online lecture with interactive activities on Learning Management System (eLearning/Blackboard) All students must participate in these online activities. Students who do not will receive a 10% penalty on their overall unit of study mark.

Weeks 1, 3-7, 9-13:

Face-to-face lectures in the lecture theatres noted above.

Students are expected to attend all lectures. 3.2 eLearning eLearning supports face-to-face teaching in this unit. Material presented in lectures will be posted after the lecture on the eLearning site, as will announcements and updates. You should go to the site at least twice a week. You will access online learning activities that complement the seminar program through the eLearning site. Online support for using eLearning at the University of Sydney is available at http://www.usyd.edu.au/elearning/student/. Make sure that you spend some time going through this early in semester, and attempt the practice submission. 3.3 University Policies and Services All students must comply with and follow Faculty and University policies and procedures. • The Faculty of Health Sciences Handbook is available online at http://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/handbooks_admin/health_science.shtml. • The Faculty of Health Sciences Guide to Presentation of Assignments is available at http://www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/pdfs_docs/assign_guide.pdf .This guide contains explicit information about plagiarism and you are expected to be familiar with this document and to conform to the standards of The University of Sydney in this area. • University policies at http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pol/ include Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism. Be aware that the University prescribes severe penalties for plagiarism. • Assistance is available from the University’s Student Centre http://www.usyd.edu.au/current_students/student_administration/index.shtml and also from the Faculty of Health Sciences http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/current_students/index.shtml. • The code of conduct is an important policy which outlines the University’s expectations about treating all staff, employees and students with respect, dignity, impartiality, courtesy and sensitivity and refraining from acts of discrimination, harassment or bullying. www.usyd.edu.au/ab/policies/Student_code_conduct.pdf. 3.4

Assessment Schedule

There are four assessment tasks for this unit of study. With the exception of the group paper, all assessments are to be prepared/completed and submitted individually.

1. Participation in online survey

5%

Week 1, 6 and 12

Three-part survey

2. Mid-semester Exam

25%

In class Monday Week 7

75 mins exam + 10 mins reading time MCQ and short answer questions

3. Essay

30%

12:01AM AEST Monday Week 10

2000 words

4. Final Exam

40%

Exam period

2 Hours

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Aims and Context

This Unit of Study introduces students to the following aims and contexts: 1. Critical analysis of complex individual behaviours in health contexts. 2. Understanding the context of psychosocial changes relating to individual developmental experiences, both physically and environmentally. 3. Acquiring a critical thinking style for providing management of chronic health problems at the individual or community level. Students will develop core skills important for understanding and evaluating health and health sciences and providing a foundation for work practice in the healthcare system.

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Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing this unit, students will have: 1. Analysed the interplay between age, psychosocial factors and environment on health. 2. Engaged in critical discussion of health concerns of individuals across the lifespan. 3. Engaged in evidence-based evaluations of current health policies, initiatives and controversies. 4. Critically evaluated the robustness of research carried out on health conditions across the lifespan. 5. Synthesised research into a critical argument. 6. Been an active participant in research regarding health and human development.

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Learning and Teaching Resources

6.1 Textbook The recommended textbook for this unit of study is: nd Gerrig, R.J., Zimbardo, P.G., Campbell, A.J., Cumming, S.R., and Wilkes, F.J. (2012). Psychology and Life: 2 Australian Edition. Sydney: Pearson Education Australia. 6.2 Additional Reading Resources Students will be notified of additional readings for each lecture during the lecture and through the Unit’s eLearning site, beginning in Week 1 of semester. The readings will be available in Course Materials section of the library. To access this go to: http://opac.library.usyd.edu.au/search/r then type in HSBH1005. These will be updated throughout the semester, so please be sure to review the list regularly. Any documentaries or videos shown in class cannot be uploaded onto the eLearning site for copyright reasons. A copy will be available in closed reserve at the Camperdown Campus library. There will not be enough copies for every student. It is expected that students will attend classes in which these videos are shown and actively participate in the examinable in-class discussions. 6.3 •

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Further Support You should familiarise yourself with the learning and support services provided by the University and the Faculty of Health Sciences at http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services/academic_support/index.shtml and http://sydney.edu.au/health_sciences/current_students/study_resources.shtml. The University Library is the most important resource during your time at the University. You should familiarise yourself with the library and the services that it offers: http://www.library.usyd.edu.au. In this unit of study, you will complete an on-line module to develop information literacy skills. The Learning Centre assists students across the University to develop learning and communication skills for the academic environment. See the Learning Centre website for details http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/index.shtml. The Write Site provides online support to help you develop writing skills for academic and professional environments http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/.

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7. 7.1

Assessment Important Information: All assessments are compulsory. Failure to submit or complete an assessment item will automatically result in a Fail grade for the unit of study. • Inability to attend or complete assessment tasks MUST be explained. If you comply with the appropriate procedures you will be offered an opportunity to make up missed assessments. If you fail to comply with appropriate procedures you will be awarded a ‘Fail’ (F) or ‘Absent Fail’ (AF) grade. th • You are expected to use the APA 6 referencing system described in the Guide to Presentation of Assignments for your assignment.

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7.2

Late Submission Policy It is expected that unless an application for special consideration has been approved, students will submit all assessment for a unit of study on the due date specified. If the assessment is completed or submitted within the period of extension, no academic penalty will be applied to that piece of assessment. • If a student does not seek an extension, or one is not granted by the academic staff member concerned, or is granted but work is submitted by the student after the extended due date, the late submission of assessment will result in an academic penalty as follows: o For work submitted after the deadline but up to three calendar days late, a penalty of 20 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply. o For work submitted after 3 days and less than one week after the deadline, a penalty of 30 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply. o For work submitted more than one week late but less than two weeks after the deadline, a penalty of 40 per cent of the total mark awardable for the assignment will apply. o Work submitted more than two weeks after deadline will not be assessed (Fail). •

7.3

Assessment Details

Assessment 1

Three-Part Survey

Weighting

5%

Rationale

Consuming health research is an important aspect of being a health professional whether students choose to pursue professional practice, corporate roles or research roles. Evidence-based practice is at the core of quality healthcare. This assessment task allows students to actively participate in research and receive experience with research data. The use of technology in healthcare is an emerging field. In particular, there is a wealth of research on the role of social networking sites (e.g. Facebook) in health. In this study, we aim to investigate the use of the Facebook environment to collect and disseminate information about university students’ attitudes and behaviour involving alcohol.

Details

Students must complete a three part survey throughout this semester. The timeline for the surveys is as follows: Week 1: Survey 1 (approximately 20-30mins) Week 6: Survey 2 (approximately 10-15mins) Week 12: Survey 3 (approximately 10-15mins) Course credit will not be awarded until the third survey is completed in week 12. At the conclusion of Survey 1, you will be asked to become “Facebook friends” with the study (i.e. a researcher, NOT your teachers) so that Surveys 2 and 3 and follow-up information can be sent straight to your Facebook inbox.

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Facebook friendship with the study will be terminated once when the study is complete and you will be informed when this has occurred. For more information on this study, please read the Participant Information Statement (PDF document on eLearning in the “Assessment 1” folder). To enhance your learning about health research, you will also be provided with summary data on the survey findings. Some students will receive this data soon after each survey. Other students will receive the data at the end of the semester. You will be randomly allocated to one of these groups. Data collected is numerical in nature, completely confidential and will be stored in such a way that it cannot be linked to your identity in any way. Your SID is asked for so that the surveys can be linked and you can be awarded course credit. Once course credit has been awarded, your SIDs will be deleted. Your responses on the surveys will not affect your grade or relationship with the university. For the 5%, you will only be required to complete the survey as honestly as possible. To complete the survey, click on the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/alcoholuse1

If you are not a Facebook user, there is an alternative task consisting of a 500-600 word Reflection Essay on your perceptions of online social-networking, attitudes and behaviours involving alcohol and healthy behaviour in university students. Please email the unit of study coordinator for details if you are in this situation.

Assessment 2

In-Class Quiz

Weighting

25%

Rationale

This in-class quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the health issues surrounding early development and adolescence. The concepts and issues discussed in class and readings are assessable. This mid-semester exam will also help you prepare for the final end of semester exam.

Details

You will be allowed 75 minutes to complete the quiz as well as 10 minutes reading time. This will take place in week 7 of semester. The quiz will comprise multiple-choice and short-answer questions on the topics covered in lectures during weeks 1-5, inclusive. The quiz will be conducted during lecture time. Please make sure that you are attending the lecture you have been assigned to on your timetable.

Assessment 3

Essay

Weighting

30%

Rationale

This assessment is designed to engage students in the evidence-based evaluation of existing health initiatives. It will provide students with an opportunity to engage in critical analysis of peer-reviewed scientific literature and government and non-government commissioned reports.

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Upon successful completion of this task, students will have: • critically evaluated the research concerning, and arguments made about, the effectiveness of recent health initiatives. • analysed health initiatives in the context of specific age groups. • synthesised research into a critical argument about healthcare initiatives. • an appreciation of the need for alignment between theory, research and policy in effective healthcare.

Details

This assignment is due at 12:01am on Monday 8 October 2012. Students are required to complete a 2000 word essay answering one of the following questions: Recent health campaigns have used shock strategies with the aim of “scaring” people into engaging in healthier lifestyles. Choose one of the campaigns below and evaluate the effectiveness of shock strategies in promoting positive health. Should governments continue funding the campaign you evaluated? Your evaluation of the shock strategy should consider the target behaviour and the needs of the target audience. • • • •

The Dark Side of Tanning NYC’s Anti-Obesity Campaign National Tobacco Campaign (Australian Government) Drink Driving Campaigns

OR The Global Corporate Challenge (GCC; http://www.gettheworldmoving.com/) has purported benefits for individuals and their employers. The University of Sydney is considering being involved in this challenge, however, it is unsure whether it should be promoted to staff or students. Evaluate the health benefits of the GCC and make a recommendation to The University of Sydney. Should the university support their staff or students in taking up this challenge? Your responses should consider the needs of the different groups and which group the GCC is more appropriate for.

7.4

Electronic Assignment Submission

All written assessments for the unit will be submitted online via the unit eLearning site by the due date and time. Guidance on this process can be found online. All assignments must be written using the electronic assignment template available on the site and should be uploaded to the appropriate assignment drop box. Assignments that are not written using the electronic assignment template WILL NOT BE MARKED. Prior to uploading, please ensure you have saved your assignment file with the correct naming format. The

filename should be structured as follows: SURNAME_FIRSTNAME_HSBH1005_ASSIGNMENTNUMBER If I am submitting my essay, my filename would be:

NGUYEN_MEL_HSBH1005_ASSIGNMENT3 If you have any difficulty in using the assignment drop boxes, or submitting your assignment online, please contact Sydney eLearning. If you are experiencing problems submitting your assignments on the due date, and are unable to contact Sydney eLearning, please email your unit coordinator as soon as possible, attach your assignment and explain the problem you are having.

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7.5 Late Submission of online assignments: A set date and time has been allocated for receipt of your assignment. Any assignment submitted after 30 minutes beyond the due date and time will be processed as a late submission. You can still submit your assignment online after the due time/date has passed, however, the late penalties outlined above (Section 7.2) will be applied.

8.

Workload and Minimum Requirements

8.1 Online Participation Students are expected to participate in the online activities for Lecture 1 and 2 (weeks 1 and 2). Students who are enrolled at the time and do not complete these activities will receive a 10% penalty on their overall grade for this unit of study. Participation entails: • Engaging in conversations with peers on the discussion board. Here you are required to discuss the topic and talk to each other. Posting paragraphs of text and not linking it to other posts is not acceptable. • Completing online quizzes. These quizzes are formative and do not contribute to your overall grade. It is an opportunity to test your learning and find out what you don’t know. Cheating is unhelpful and unnecessary here. 8.2 Assessment Workload HSBH1005 conforms to the Academic Board policy on student workload. The University of Sydney Academic Board has stated that student workload for a 6 credit point unit should equate to an average of 9-12 hours of student effort per week per 13-week semester and approximately 4 500-6 000 words (or equivalent) of student output. HSBH1005 has 2 contact hours per week, and this is typical for a 6 credit point unit of study, as the number of contact hours for a 6 credit point unit of study ranges between 2 and 5 across the University. Other work such as e...